Helping South Africans pass their K53 learners license the first time with actual test practise questions and answers.

June 2012

06/15/2012

Once you have booked your K53 learnerstest at your local testing station, it is recommended that you purchase a K53 learners test manual and start studying immediately. The manual is divided into the three sections; the rules of the road, road traffic signs and vehicle controls. The test takes one hour to complete and is multiple choice, it may be a written or computer test; ask when you book your test.

Passing Your K53 Learners Test

Your K53 learners test license valid for two years, you can book for your drivers test at any time during this period. Apply to take your driving test as soon as possible as there is often a long waiting period.

Now that you have your learnerslicenseyou need to get driving. Get as much driving practice as possible, it is preferable to take lessons at a driving school with a driving instructor who is K53 qualified (friends and relatives tend to be nervous tutors/passengers).

K53 Learners Test Rules and Tips when driving

●A licensed driver who holds a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle must always accompany you

●Wear a seatbelt at all times

●Stay alert, check your rear view mirror often

●Don’t ever use your cellphone

●Maintain a safe following distance

●Stick to the speed limit and obey all road traffic signs

K53 Learners Test – Practicing Driving

You are allowed to drive on national roads and freeways once you have passed your K53 learners test. Be aware of other road users and conditions on the road at all times. You must always, before driving off anywhere, check your blind spots and go through your vehicle checks. Keep your K53 learners test manual handy and refer to it often, apply your knowledge of the rules of the road, road traffic signs and vehicle controls when driving.

When you are comfortable with all aspects of the practical and theoretical aspects of driving you are ready for your driving test. There are two sections to the driving test; a yard test and a road test, for the yard test you need to practice parallel parking, stop-start and turning manoeuvres. Have a thorough understanding of the rules of the road, road traffic signs and vehicle controls so you appear confident and well prepared when demonstrating your capability as a driver.

06/21/2012

Once you have applied for your K53 test and been given a date for your learners test, purchase a K53 manual and start studying immediately. The K53 testwill be either a written or computer test which takes approximately one hour to complete. You will be questioned on the rules of the road, road signs and markings, and vehicle controls.

K53 Test - Rules of the Road

The rules of the road ensure a smooth flow of traffic and stipulate rules such as:

driving on the left

right of way

driving signals

overtaking

speed limits

parking

K53 Test - Road Signs, Signals and Markings

Roadside signs, traffic signals and road surface markings are there to regulate traffic flow. They provide all the necessary information to road users, warn of any hazardous conditions and give direction indicators of routes and destinations.

These can be:

●mounted on a pole on the side of the road

●mounted on an overhead structure

●painted on the road surface

●signals given by lights or people

The different signs include:

regulatory signs

warning signs

guidance signs

temporary

road markings

K53 Test – Vehicle Controls

For this section of the K53 test you will need to know the correct name and function of the various vehicle controls, such as the mirrors, clutch, accelerator and brake pedal, gear lever and indicator stalk.

It is a good idea to practice for your K53 test learners license by completing past tests so that you are well prepared and familiar with the rules of the road, know how to react when you see road signs, signals and markings and the purpose and names of the vehicle controls.

06/25/2012

Cars talking to each other wirelessly! This article looks into testing on a new technology called vehicle-to-vehicle communication. The intention is to warn a driver of potential danger from oncoming cars before an accident happens. Safety whilst driving begins with your K53 learners test and never stops being an issue; at SALearnersLicense.co.za we encourage safe and defensive driving.

06/29/2012

When applying for your learners license at your local testing centre make sure that you have the correct documentation, this includes two recent photographs and an SA identification book or passport, as well as sufficient money to cover the cost of the test.

Once you have filled out the necessary forms and paid the test fees, you will be issued with a receipt with the time and date of your written learners license test.

Learners License – What You Need to Know

·rules of the road

·road traffic signs and signals

·vehicle controls

The learnerslicense test is multiple choice takes approximately one hour to complete.

Learners License – Writing the Test

Be well prepared and practice for you learners license by completing past tests. On the day of the test don’t rush through the paper, read the questions carefully, taking time to select the correct answer.

At SA Learners License we’ve put together tests based on the actual questions that get asked in the learner’s license test. Imagine! You could know the questions and the correct answers before you’ve even written the test!